Rosie O'Donnell is the surprise choice to play the new Dr Who on the epic British science-fiction show. The portly entertainer will be the first American, the first female and the first lesbian for the legendary show that began in 1964.

Rosie is hoping to bring new life to the ancient show, and plans to add some sexual tension, as well. Some of her TARDIS 'companions' will be Clay Aiken and Boy George. The thespian lesbian thinks gay entertainers have been under-represented in the show.

Hollywood star Warwick Davis has said he "would kill" to play Doctor Who.

Speaking to the Coventry Telegraph Mr Davis said

"I had a great idea: Doctor Who is going to change, regenerate, but something goes a bit wrong. For just a couple of episodes it would be me as the Doctor, they go in the Tardis and inside it's not vast, it's tiny and they all bang their heads!"

David Morrissey is to play a fake Doctor in the Christmas Special of Doctor who. Many fansites had predicted that Tenant would regenerate into Morrissey at the end of series four following leaked photos of Morrisseys trailer showed it had been marked for "the other doctor".

He has been very vocal about his love for the part stating “I’ve had a great time ... If they asked me back I’d jump at it, I think it’s a great character and I’ve loved every minute.”